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    Brianna
    Brianna

    Clinical Neuroscience (Concussion Science, Biomechanics and Sports Safety Engineering)

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    Gaby
    Gaby

    Biology, Chemistry (plant pathogen interactions and plant biochemistry)

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    Hannah
    Hannah

    Brain cancer, T-cell engineering, and fluid flow

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    Jamie
    Jamie

    Mechanical Engineering

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    Lindsay
    Lindsay

    Microbiology (Phage drug delivery and gut microbiome research)

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    Mackenzie
    Mackenzie

    Public Health (Immunology, Virology, and plant genetics)

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    Nicole
    Nicole

    Translational Biology Medicine and Health program at the FBRI campus in Roanoke

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    Olivia C.
    Olivia C.

    Psychology and Human Development (Child and Clinical Psychology)

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    Raaj
    Raaj

    History of racially restrictive covenants, critical pedagogy

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    Reagan
    Reagan

    Astrophysics, Radio Astronomy and Data Analytics

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    Sam
    Sam

    Leachate toxicity in aquatic ecosystems and microplastics research

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    Shruthi
    Shruthi

    Government and politics with a focus on data science

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    Thiviya
    Thiviya

    Microbiology and Public Health (Plant pathology & environmental, aerosol, and plant microorganisms)

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    Zac
    Zac

    Clinical Neuroscience (Nicotine and Alcohol addiction)

Becoming an Ambassador

Are you passionate about undergraduate research? Want to share that passion with other students?

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is accepting applications for its Ambassador program. This program helps to build student leadership skills and resumes, while providing crucial service to the OUR.

The OUR ambassadors are the "face" of the office, disseminating information about undergraduate research and the OUR and facilitating key services offered by the office. Students get a unique networking experience, interacting with faculty, administrators, and prospective research students. 



Ideal candidates have undergraduate research experience in any discipline and must be reliable, organized, personable, respectful, and exhibit excellent communication skills. OUR Ambassadors are required to host office hours for up to two hours per week, conduct one information session or other presentation per month and help at two OUR events per semester, in addition to the annual Spring Undergraduate Research symposium. Anticipated time commitment is 2-5 hours per week. This is a voluntary program; there is no financial compensation.

The Ambassadors that complete their minimum service requirements throughout their time with OUR will receive an OUR Ambassador cord for graduation.

Ambassador Application Form
Ambassador Application Sample (PDF)

We consider applications on a rolling basis. Students reaching the next phase of the process will be invited for an interview.  

Questions about the Ambassador program or application process? Email the Office of Undergraduate Research.

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